Bianca glanced at her surroundings, missing the beauty around her as she looked without seeing. Could she choose happiness when her mind was filled with thoughts of the challenges and disappointments that she faced? Even climbing up the mountain had been hard. As Bianca reflected on the climb, she relived the difficulty she had […]
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“What’s wrong with you? When did you become a vanity critic?” Donna asked. “Wrong? There’s nothing wrong with me,” was Courtney’s puzzled response. “Oh really! Every time we speak, you are negative. You behave as if you are the world’s biggest self-appointed critic. The problem is that unlike a real critic, you never
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“I’m sorry.” Suzie stared into the silence that was thick with hostility. She tried again. “I’m sorry.” Finally, Diana looked at Suzie then looked straight through her as she said, “I don’t believe you.” With that, she turned sharply and walked away, leaving a crestfallen Suzie behind. Diana was exercising her right to be offended.
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Jean slammed the car door and ran into the house. She was furious. “How dare they,” she thought. “How dare they disrespect me like that?” Without pausing to reflect on what had happened, she rushed to her computer. She did not consider whether or not her emotional reaction was in proportion to what had
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Marcia threw up her hands in frustration. All the planning and work now meant nothing and her Type C personality was not handling this well. COVID-19 had thrown her off balance and just when she thought she had a handle on things again, this! “This is bizarre,” she said to herself. “I don’t know
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Doreen opened the door. Immediately, overwhelm descended on her like a dark cloud that signals the storm. The room before her was full and disorganized. She did not know where to start or if she could even sort it out. To control the chaos before her seemed beyond her capability. C-R-A-S-H. The sound startled
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Dr. Claire Annelise Smith, PhD, is a spiritual executive coach, mentor, author, and speaker dedicated to empowering leaders to navigate complex career and life transitions with clarity, confidence, and faith. Drawing on her extensive experience as an educator, minister, program director, and international leader, she offers a unique leadership perspective that integrates faith, values, and performance.
Through her transformative coaching methods and the Strategic Lifestyle Connection platform, Dr. Claire helps clients cut through life’s complexities to discover what is most meaningful, fostering resilience, inner peace, and purposeful decision-making aligned with their calling.
Having personally faced significant life challenges, Dr. Claire is deeply committed to helping others maintain a strong connection with God, themselves, and others during times of change. Her clients consistently report gaining valuable insights and practical tools that support lasting growth and improved personal and professional relationships. As one client, Rachel McClain, attests, Dr. Claire’s thoughtful questions inspire introspection and meaningful behavioral change, making her coaching a lasting gift.
